Review! Review! Review! Which document gave more rights to the people and more power to Parliament? Which document created a limited government (monarchy)? Describe the idea of social contract? Whose idea was this? List three acts of tyranny that England did to the colonists. What was the main idea of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

Creating the U.S. Constitution EOC Review Creating the U.S. Constitution Ms. Croy 7th Grade Civics

Goals Analyze the ideas an complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence Identify how the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution Explain the viewpoints of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the Constitution

Key Vocabulary Tyranny Grievance Ratification A nation under control of a cruel or oppressive government Grievance Complaints against the English government Ratification Approval through a process of voting

What is the Declaration of Independence? After Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, colonists were convinced that it was time to become independent from the tyranny of England! The Declaration of Independence is the document written by the colonists to officially break ties with England and King George

What are the ideas/complaints in the DOI? Grievances (Complaints) The British government became tyrannical The King had imposed taxes without the colonists consent (Taxation without Representation) The British forced the colonists to house troops The King denied the colonists rights, such as the right to a trial Ideas People have “unalienable rights” to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” People could overthrow a government that does not protect their rights (Social Contract

What was the Articles of Confederation? After we declared our independence, we needed our own government. The Articles of Confederation was our nation’s first independent government. It created a confederation A system where the states are stronger than the national government

What are the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? The national government had no power to: Tax Regulate trade (commerce) Enforce the laws Establish courts Make changes to the government without a unanimous decision from all 13 states These weaknesses were revealed after an event known as: Shays’ Rebellion

What were the viewpoints of the Anti-Federalists and Federalists? After the weaknesses of the Articles was revealed, delegates gathered at the Constitutional Convention to write a new plan for government Anti-federalists Against the new Constitution Felt a strong central government would threaten individual rights Federalists Supported the new Constitution Felt a strong central government would protect our nation from attacks

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists come to agree on the Constitution? The Federalists wrote the Federalist Papers to convince people to support the Constitution The Anti-federalists demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect individual freedoms/liberties. The Constitutional Convention ended with the creation of the U.S. Constitution The Constitution is our current written plan for government. It is the Supreme Law of the Land!

Creating the U.S. Constitution SWBAT understand the ideals behind the creation of the U.S. Constitution __________________ A nation under cruel or oppressive government Document declaring the colonies’ independence from England and its King   Complaints listed in the Declaration of Independence to explain why they were rebelling. Included: “Taxation without _______________” Quartering troops, and a lack of rights. Our first constitution, which created a confederal government. This government was too weak, with no power to tax, enforce laws, regulate trade, or establish courts. It also required all states to consent to changes. Event that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Constitutional Convention Delegates met in Philadelphia to ___________________________ ______________________________________________________ Federalist Papers Written by the _________________________ to persuade states to support the new U.S. Constitution. Group that was against the U.S. Constitution, but agreed once a Bill of Rights was added to protect individual freedoms. _________________ To approve Our current written plan of government, which is the Supreme Law of the Land Tyranny Declaration of Independence Grievances representation Articles of Confederation Shays’ Rebellion Write a new plan for American government Federalists Anti-federalists ratify U.S. Constitution

Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies? a. Declaration of Independence b. Mayflower Compact c. U.S. Constitution d. Bill of Rights How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? a. It avoided the issue of states' rights. b. It allowed the states to elect representatives. c. It prevented the amendment of federal laws. d. It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.